oyez

Etymology
From, from , the imperative plural of , from.

Commonly folk-etymologized as (and pronounced homophonously to) +  in the early modern period.

Interjection

 * 1) Hear ye. Attend. (Called by public criers or in court usually three times to secure silence and/or attentiveness).

Usage notes

 * It is still used in the United States Supreme Court, similar to calling “order”, and in many state supreme courts, though some lower courts have dropped its use.

Noun

 * 1) A cry of "oyez".

Verb

 * 1)  To proclaim with a cry of "oyez".